REQUIEM RED BLEND 2020

I wasn't sure a Syrah-Merlot split would work, but the 2020 vintage drinks smoother than I expected, with dark cherry up front and a peppery finish. Poured it with grilled lamb and it held up nicely.

I grabbed a bottle for a dinner party and it disappeared faster than the food did. That Syrah/Merlot split keeps it bold but not heavy, and there's a softness on the finish that surprised me for the price.

The 50/50 Syrah/Merlot split gives it this dark berry thing up front that I wasn't expecting from a red blend. Opened it with some grilled lamb and it held up way better than the $30 bottles I usually grab. Already ordered two more.